AI Conversation Recording Contributor - Sinhala (Sri Lanka)
About the role
This freelance role involves contributing to a Sinhala (Sri Lanka) speech data collection project aimed at supporting the evaluation and development of AI technologies, particularly in speech recognition and conversational AI. Contributors will record or collect spontaneous speech, participate in conversational tasks, annotate data, and provide related metadata, all according to detailed project guidelines. The position requires native-level fluency in Sinhala, strong English reading comprehension, and the ability to follow instructions and provide accurate annotations. The work is remote, flexible, and task-based, with an estimated 2–4 hours of work daily. The project is managed by RWS, a company committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
Must have
- Native-level fluency in Sinhala (Sri Lanka)
- Authentic pronunciation and strong familiarity with the target language through everyday use
- Advanced level of English to understand written instructions
- Contributors must not imitate dialects or accents that are not their own
- Strong attention to detail when providing annotations and recording metadata.
- Ability to follow detailed project and recording instructions.
- Quiet room or recording space with minimal background noise
- Computer microphone or headset with microphone
- Reliable internet connection
- Ability to access and use an online recording platform
Nice to have
- Experience with speech recording or data annotation projects is an advantage, but not required
Technologies
- Conversational AI
Highlights
The role is fully remote and offers flexible scheduling. Compensation is $10 USD per hour. Applicants can be freelancers or private individuals. The start date is immediate, and the project duration is to be confirmed. A quiet recording environment and suitable equipment are required.